Wendy Deulus continues to maintain her fitness goals.

The former In-Shape Fitness instructor – at least for now – has been working with smaller groups in an outdoor setting amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

“It’s been a double-edged sword,” said Deulus, who operates WFitness Studio in Ripon.

By that, she’s referring the need to continue to operate her business – Deulus has been a fitness instructor for 25 years and, since 2013, has had variations of her WFitness Studio, from a garage to the current building at 477 S. Parallel Ave. #7 – and provide workout instructions and motivation for those seeking to achieve personal goals or an outlet from the stress during these unprecedented times.

Deulus does so while navigating through the strict guidelines as provided from the Public Health Services of San Joaquin County, California Department of Public Health and other such agencies.

She’s conducted a few online classes via Facebook and Instagram.

Her fitness business currently has 50 members, who are spread out to take various classes in the early mornings to some in the afternoon and on weekends.

Physically, those who make up her smaller classes are placed well beyond the regular social distancing markers.

Another advantage of smaller classes allows Deulus and others to better clean and sanitize any and all equipment following the workout.

At WFitness, she offers a variety of boot camps along with cycling, cardio, resistance and strength training, and even one-on-one classes.

Prior to the current COVID restrictions, Deulus was able to put together the third annual Community Bike Ride, which wrapped up at The Vault, the wine bar in downtown Main Street.

“The turnout was better than expected,” she said.

As for her inspiration, Deulus simply looks towards her clients.

“(They) made the choice to become healthy and fit – proper form and progression are the key to a great workout regiment,” she said.

Deulus is a certified personal trainer with her other certifications including Pilates coach, TRX Systems, Indoor Cycling, Body Pump, Silver Sneakers, and PIYO, to name a few.

For more information, call 209.595.1340 or log on to www.wfitness.net or social media (Facebook, Instagram).